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Bastnsite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Topazolite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bastnsite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.

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