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Sarcopside and Monazite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.80-5.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Monazite chemical formula.

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

Sarcopside and Monazite Specific Gravity

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