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Bastnsite
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Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF



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Bastnsite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.78-5.202.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CeFCO3
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Bastnsite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Bastnsite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.