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Fuchsite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4-5   

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   

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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.

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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.

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