Sunstone and Monazite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Monazite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Monazite Specific Gravity

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