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Bastnsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Bastnsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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