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Monazite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Monazite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Monazite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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