Kunzite and Monazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
4.80-5.50
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Kunzite and Monazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Monazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Kunzite and Monazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Monazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 4.80-5.50 whereas that of Monazite is 4.80-5.50.