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Bastnsite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite 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   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bastnsite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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