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Monazite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.80-5.503.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Monazite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Chrome Diopside 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 Monazite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Monazite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.