Bastnsite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.201.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Bastnsite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.