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Monazite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Monazite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Monazite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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