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Bastnsite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.55  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bastnsite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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