Nuummite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Nuummite

Bastnasite

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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

3.18-3.374.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nuummite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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

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Nuummite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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