Bastnaesite | |
Chemical Formula |
(Ce,La,Y)CO3F |
Species |
Carbonates |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Mohs Scale |
4-5 |
Specific Gravity |
4.95-5.0 |
Color |
Honey-yellow, reddish brown |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Vitreous, greasy, pearly on basal partings |
Refractive Index |
nω = 1.717–1.722nε = 1.818–1.823 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent to translucent |
Cleavage |
Imperfect to indistinct on , parting on |
Fracture |
Uneven |
Crystal Habit:Tabular to equant striated crystals, also granular, massive |