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Bastnsite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
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 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.

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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.

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