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Bastnasite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.03.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnasite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnasite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.