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Monazite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Monazite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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