Copper and Monazite Physical Properties

Copper

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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

Not Available4.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

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1.10 Cleavage

None

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1.12 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

2.5 Chemical Composition

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

Copper and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Monazite chemical formula.

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

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Copper and Monazite Specific Gravity

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