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Monazite and Prasiolite 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
4.80-5.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.