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Fuchsite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.884.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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