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Bastnasite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C20H36  

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Bastnasite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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