Titanite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Titanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.604.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Titanite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite 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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Titanite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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