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Bastnasite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.