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Phlogopite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phlogopite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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