Lepidocrocite and Monazite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Monazite chemical formula.

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

Lepidocrocite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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