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Mellite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.58-1.60
Conchoidal
{011} Imperfect
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Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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4.95-5.0
Uneven
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
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(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mellite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite Vs Bastnasite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is whereas that of Bastnasite is .