Cavansite and Monazite Physical Properties

Cavansite

Monazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.334.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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

Cavansite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cavansite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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