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Monazite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Monazite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Monazite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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