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Monazite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite 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   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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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.

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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.

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