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Sulfur and Monazite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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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
(e.g. graphite).
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Monazite chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and Monazite Specific Gravity

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