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Lawsonite and Monazite Physical Properties

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
3.09
4.80-5.50
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Monazite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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