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Hiddenite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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