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Sulfur and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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