Bastnsite and Hematite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.205.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnsite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bastnsite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.