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Hurlbutite and Bastnsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.904.78-5.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
64-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hurlbutite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hurlbutite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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