Monazite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Monazite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Monazite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.