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Bastnasite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3.5-4   

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 Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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