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Diamond and Monazite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.80-5.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Monazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Monazite Specific Gravity

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