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Phosgenite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phosgenite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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