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Bastnsite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bastnsite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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