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Monazite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
2.59  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Monazite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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