Monazite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
  
2.65
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
7
  
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
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.