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Monazite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Monazite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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