Phlogopite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Phlogopite

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.854.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

None, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal (001)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Phlogopite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite 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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Phlogopite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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