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Kunzite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Kunzite 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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Kunzite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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