Monazite
Monazite is a mineral with the chemical formula Ce,La,Nd,Th phosphate. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 - 5.5 and subvitreous to resinous luster.
Monazite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ce,La,Nd,Th phosphate |
| Mohs hardness | 5 - 5.5 |
| Luster | Subvitreous to resinous |
| Typical colors | Yellow, brown, or green |
| Formation | Typically forms in granitic pegmatites and as a primary mineral in metamorphic rocks |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–5.5 — medium
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