Kyanite and Monazite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Monazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.654.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kyanite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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