Monazite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Monazite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Monazite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Monazite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Monazite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Monazite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Monazite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.