Monazite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Monazite

Goshenite

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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

4.80-5.502.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Monazite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Monazite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.