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Bastnsite and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.78-5.206.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnsite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Anglesite 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 Bastnsite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnsite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.