Bastnsite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.20Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Bastnsite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.