Bastnsite and Charoite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.