Rhodochrosite and Monazite Physical Properties

Rhodochrosite

Monazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.34.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MnCO₃

(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodochrosite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃
Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rhodochrosite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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