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Bastnasite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Bastnasite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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