Monazite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Monazite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-5.50

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Monazite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Monazite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.