Triplite and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
4.95-5.0
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.