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Sarcopside and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.95-5.0
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

44-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sarcopside and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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