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Kainite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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