Monazite and Hematite Physical Properties

Monazite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-5.505.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Monazite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Monazite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.