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Monazite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Monazite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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