Bastnsite and Boleite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.205.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bastnsite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bastnsite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.