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Monazite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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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.

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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.

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