Monazite and Rutile Physical Properties

Monazite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Monazite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.