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Chrysocolla and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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