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Jasper and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jasper and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Monazite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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