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Scheelite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CeFCO3  

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Scheelite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite 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 Scheelite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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