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Topaz and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[001] Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
CeFCO3  

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Topaz and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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