Paraiba and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Paraiba

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

3.04-3.134.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba 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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Paraiba and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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