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Sapphire and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
CeFCO3  

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Sapphire and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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