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Piemontite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
CeFCO3  

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Piemontite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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