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Geodes and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
-  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Geodes and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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