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Fire Agate and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fire Agate and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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