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Monazite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.