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Boracite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Boracite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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