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Bastnsite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Gelatinises in acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
2.4-2.5   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   

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Bastnsite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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