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Imperial Topaz and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
8   
4-5   

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

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Imperial Topaz and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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