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Monazite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50   
3.84   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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