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Bastnasite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3

Bastnasite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Bastnasite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.