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Bastnsite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties


Pyrope Garnet and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.5-3.6  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Mg3Al2Si3O12  

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Bastnsite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Pyrope Garnet 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 Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.

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