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Hiddenite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hiddenite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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