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Monazite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Monazite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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