Verdite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Verdite

Bastnasite

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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

2.80-3.04.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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