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Bastnsite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.78-5.203.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

4-4.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CeFCO3
FeAs

Bastnsite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Bastnsite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.