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Pietersite and Monazite Physical Properties

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
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4.80-5.50
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pietersite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Monazite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pietersite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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