Elbaite and Xenotime Physical Properties

Elbaite

Xenotime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.104.30-5.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Elbaite and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Xenotime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Elbaite and Xenotime Specific Gravity

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