Amazonite and Monazite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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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

2.55-2.574.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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