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Sinhalite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-4.5  

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

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Sinhalite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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