Richterite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Richterite

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.54.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Richterite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite 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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Richterite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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