Shattuckite and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
  
4.95-5.0
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Shattuckite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Shattuckite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shattuckite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shattuckite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shattuckite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.