Milky quartz and Monazite Physical Properties
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Specific Gravity
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4.80-5.50
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Milky quartz and Monazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Monazite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Milky quartz and Monazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milky quartz and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milky quartz and Monazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milky quartz is 4.80-5.50 whereas that of Monazite is 4.80-5.50.