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Bastnsite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.78-5.20
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Perfect
4-4.5
CeFCO3
 
Brittle
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5.9-6.3
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
4.5-5
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnsite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite Vs Scheelite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is whereas that of Scheelite is .