Sulfur and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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