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Monazite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.502.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Monazite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Monazite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.