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Esperite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Esperite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Esperite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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