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Moroxite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CeFCO3  

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Moroxite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite and Bastnsite 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 Moroxite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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