Monazite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
  
2.15
  
Fracture
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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Monazite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Monazite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.