Bastnasite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Bastnasite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.0Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Bastnasite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur Specific Gravity

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