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Vanadinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.14.95-5.0
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3-44-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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