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Elaeolite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
-  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Elaeolite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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