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Bastnsite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bastnsite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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