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Bastnsite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
3.31   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bastnsite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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