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Plumbogummite and Monazite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.80-5.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Plumbogummite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Monazite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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