Tavorite and Monazite Physical Properties

Tavorite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Monazite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tavorite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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