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Monazite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7  

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

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Monazite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Monazite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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