Monazite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Monazite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Monazite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.