Monazite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Monazite

Scorodite

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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

4.80-5.50Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Monazite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Monazite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.