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Monazite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Bikolite 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  
2.34-2.51  

Fracture
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Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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Monazite and Bikolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Bikolite 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 Bikolite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Bikolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Bikolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Bikolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Bikolite is 2.34-2.51.

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