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Bastnsite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
KAlSi3O8  

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Bastnsite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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