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Monazite and Titanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.80-5.50
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Indistinct
5-5.5
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.48-3.60
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
5-5.5
CaTiSiO5

Monazite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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