Wulfenite and Monazite Physical Properties

Wulfenite and Monazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Monazite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Monazite- (Ce,La,Nd,Th)PO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wulfenite and Monazite Specific Gravity

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