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Hbnerite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Hbnerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
7.12-7.18  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
MnWO4  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hbnerite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Hbnerite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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