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Bastnasite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bastnasite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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