Microcline and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
4.95-5.0
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.