Dallasite and Monazite Physical Properties

Dallasite

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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

2.58-2.914.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Dallasite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Monazite chemical formula.

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

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Dallasite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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