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Moonstone and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moonstone and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Monazite 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 Moonstone and Monazite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Monazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Monazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 4.80-5.50 whereas that of Monazite is 4.80-5.50.

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