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Axinite and Xenotime Physical Properties


Xenotime and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
4.30-5.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
Good on {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Axinite and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite and Xenotime 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 Axinite and Xenotime chemical formula.

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Axinite and Xenotime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Xenotime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Xenotime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 4.30-5.10 whereas that of Xenotime is 4.30-5.10.

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