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Monazite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Monazite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Monazite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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