Staurolite and Monazite Physical Properties

Staurolite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite and Monazite 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 Staurolite and Monazite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Staurolite and Monazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Monazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Monazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is 4.80-5.50 whereas that of Monazite is 4.80-5.50.