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Topaz 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
3.49-3.57
4.80-5.50
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Monazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Monazite Specific Gravity

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