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Prismatine and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
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Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
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4-5   

Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Prismatine and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Prismatine and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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