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Seraphinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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 and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Seraphinite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.

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