Alexandrite and Monazite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Monazite

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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

3.69-3.814.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Alexandrite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Monazite 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 Alexandrite and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Alexandrite and Monazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Monazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 4.80-5.50 whereas that of Monazite is 4.80-5.50.