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Ruby and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ruby and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Monazite chemical formula.

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Ruby and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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