Bastnsite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.202.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnsite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Bastnsite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.