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Bikolite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
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4-5   

Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bikolite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite and Bastnasite 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 Bikolite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bikolite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bikolite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bikolite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.

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