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Gaspeite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Gaspeite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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