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Coral and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Coral Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Coral and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Coral and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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