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Monazite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Monazite Physical Properties


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
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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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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