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Monazite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.502.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.