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Bastnasite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Bastnasite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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