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Microcline and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.634.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Microcline and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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