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Shungite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

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

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Shungite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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