Monazite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Monazite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Monazite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.