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Bastnsite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
3.19-3.56   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bastnsite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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