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Bastnsite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
3.84   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Bastnsite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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