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Monazite and Lazulite Physical Properties

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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
4.80-5.503.04-3.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Monazite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Monazite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.