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Monazite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl 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   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Monazite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Monazite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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