Zircon and Monazite Physical Properties

Zircon

Monazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.734.80-5.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zircon and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Monazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Zircon and Monazite Specific Gravity

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