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Bastnsite and Blue John Physical Properties


Blue John and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bastnsite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.

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