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Vesuvianite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vesuvianite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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