About Monazite
A group of rare earth element (REE) phosphate minerals, often reddish-brown to yellow, typically containing thorium or uranium. It's a grounding stone associated with manifestation and Earth energies. (An important ore of REEs, often radioactive).
Primary Hues
Reddish-Brown, Brown, Yellow, Pink, Greenish, Grey
Geological & Scientific Details
Monazite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is (Ce,La,Th)PO4. Common crystal habits include commonly as prismatic or wedge-shaped crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: (Ce,La,Th)PO4
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Orange, purple, reddish brown, brown, pale yellow, pink, blue, green, gray,
- Crystal Habit: Commonly as prismatic or wedge-shaped crystals
- Twinning: Contact twins common
- Cleavage: Distinct on [100] poor on [010]
- Luster: Resinous, vitreous to adamantine
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to opaque