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Scheelite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Scheelite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite 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 Scheelite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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