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Monazite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Monazite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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