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Celestine and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael 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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Celestine and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Monazite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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