Monazite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Monazite

Rhodochrosite

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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

4.80-5.503.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

MnCO₃

Monazite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Monazite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.