Monazite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Monazite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.80-5.503.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Monazite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Monazite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.