Monazite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
  
3.02
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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{0001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
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Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Monazite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Monazite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Monazite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.