Monazite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Monazite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Monazite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.