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Wernerite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CeFCO3  

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Wernerite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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