Calcite Satin Spar and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
4.95-5.0
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Calcite Satin Spar and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite Satin Spar and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite Satin Spar and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite Satin Spar and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite Satin Spar is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.