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Monazite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Monazite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Agate 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 Monazite and Agate chemical formula.

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Monazite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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