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Bastnsite
Bastnsite

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Bastnsite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.78-5.202.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CeFCO3
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnsite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnsite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.