Monazite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Monazite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Monazite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.