Monazite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Monazite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Monazite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.