Carnallite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.64.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite 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 Carnallite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnallite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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