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Langbeinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , 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.

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

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.

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