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Biotite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
CeFCO3  

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Biotite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Bastnsite 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 Biotite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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