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Bastnsite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.32  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bastnsite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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