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Bastnsite
Bastnsite

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Bastnsite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.78-5.20-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

4-4.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CeFCO3
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Bastnsite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Bastnsite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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