Monazite and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
  
2.25-2.33
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  
Monazite and Cavansite Chemical Formula
While comparing Monazite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Monazite and Cavansite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.