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Bastnsite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
1.77  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bastnsite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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