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Fuchsite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CeFCO3  

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Fuchsite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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