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Monazite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50   
3.31   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Monazite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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