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Monazite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot 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   
1.54-1.55   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   

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Monazite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Monazite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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