Monazite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Monazite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Monazite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.