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Fibrolite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fibrolite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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