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Whitlockite and Monazite Physical Properties


Monazite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
4.80-5.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Whitlockite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Monazite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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

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