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Sardonyx and Monazite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.80-5.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Monazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sardonyx and Monazite Specific Gravity

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