Monazite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Monazite

Kunzite

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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

4.80-5.503.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Monazite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Monazite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.