Langbeinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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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Langbeinite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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