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Bastnasite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Effervesces in cold   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Bastnasite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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