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Bastnsite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bastnsite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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