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Monazite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Monazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.80-5.50   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
C   

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Monazite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Monazite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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