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Monazite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50   
2.65   

Fracture
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ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Monazite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Monazite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.

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