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Quartz and Monazite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2
 
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4.80-5.50
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Indistinct
5-5.5
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Monazite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Monazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Vs Monazite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is whereas that of Monazite is .