Monazite and Howlite Physical Properties

Monazite

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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

4.80-5.502.45-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Monazite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Monazite and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.