Monazite and Topaz Physical Properties

Monazite

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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

4.80-5.503.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Monazite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Monazite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.