Monazite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Monazite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-5.502.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiO₂

Monazite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Monazite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.