Monazite and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Monazite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Monazite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Monazite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.