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Demantoid and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.77-3.95
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Imperfect
6.5
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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4.95-5.0
Uneven
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
4-5
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Demantoid and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid Vs Bastnasite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is whereas that of Bastnasite is .