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Monazite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite 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   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Monazite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

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