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Bastnsite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite 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   
3.13-3.26   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Bastnsite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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