Kainite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Kainite

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.154.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kainite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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