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Trinitite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Trinitite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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