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Monazite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
4.80-5.50
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Monazite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Monazite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.