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Carnallite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
CeFCO3  

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Carnallite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite 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 Carnallite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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