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Monazite and Vivianite Physical Properties

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
4.80-5.502.64-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.