Monazite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

Monazite

Rose Quartz

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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

4.80-5.502.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Monazite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂

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Monazite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.