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Boracite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Boracite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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