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Monazite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Monazite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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