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Bastnsite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Fluorapatite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.1-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bastnsite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.

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