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Bastnasite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.95-5.0
Uneven
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
4-5
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-9999
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None
5
H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12

Bastnasite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Pietersite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bastnasite and Pietersite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite Vs Pietersite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is whereas that of Pietersite is .