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Bastnsite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.77  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bastnsite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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