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Schorlomite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.934.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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