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Monazite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Monazite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Monazite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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