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Monazite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Monazite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Monazite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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