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Monazite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Monazite uses include: primary source for thorium, cerium, and other rare elements. |
Color |
yellowish to reddish brown |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
resinous to waxy |
Diaphaneity |
translucent |
Cleavage |
poor |
Hardness |
5 - 5.5 |
Specific Gravity |
5.0 - 5.3 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
specific gravity |
Crystal System |
monoclinic |
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Monazite sand from Malaysia.
Specimens are grain size particles.
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