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Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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