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Bastnsite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bastnsite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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