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Magnetite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Magnetite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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