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Bastnsite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Bastnsite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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