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Bastnsite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bastnsite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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