Bastnsite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.203-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Bastnsite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Bastnsite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.