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Monazite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Monazite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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