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Bastnsite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
4-4.2  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Bastnsite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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