Copper and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.95-5.0
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Cu
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.