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Star Sapphire 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
3.90-4.054.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Star Sapphire and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Star Sapphire and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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