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Monazite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.