Bastnsite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Bastnsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.202.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Bastnsite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Bastnsite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.