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Pyrite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CeFCO3  

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Pyrite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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