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Monazite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.503.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Monazite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Monazite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.