Pearl and Monazite Physical Properties

Pearl

Monazite

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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

2.60-2.854.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

none

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pearl and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pearl and Monazite Specific Gravity

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