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Bastnasite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bastnasite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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