Monazite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Monazite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Monazite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Monazite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.