Monazite and Hibonite Physical Properties

Monazite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Monazite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.