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Monazite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Monazite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Monazite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.