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Monazite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Monazite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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