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Bastnsite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.53-3.65  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4-7  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Al2SiO5  

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Bastnsite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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