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Bastnsite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Bastnsite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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