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Bastnasite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Bastnasite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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