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Verdelite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
CeFCO3  

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Verdelite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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