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Papagoite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CeFCO3  

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Papagoite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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