Monazite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Monazite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Monazite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.