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Monazite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

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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
4.80-5.502.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.