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Scorodite and Monazite Physical Properties

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
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4.80-5.50
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorodite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Monazite chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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