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Ettringite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.774.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ettringite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ettringite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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