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Bastnsite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Bastnsite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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