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Bastnasite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bastnasite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

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