Monazite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Monazite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-5.502.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Monazite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Monazite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.