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Bastnsite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
5.90-6.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bastnsite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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