Bastnasite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Bastnasite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bastnasite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bastnasite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.