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Bastnsite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.78-5.205.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

4-4.54.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CeFCO3
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Bastnsite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Bastnsite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.