Monazite and Vishnevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50
  
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Fracture
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Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Monazite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Monazite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Monazite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.