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Uvite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Uvite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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