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Seraphinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.60-3.02
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Perfect
-9999
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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4.95-5.0
Uneven
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
4-5
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Seraphinite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Seraphinite Vs Bastnasite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is whereas that of Bastnasite is .