Faustite and Xenotime Physical Properties

Faustite

Xenotime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.94.30-5.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Faustite and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Xenotime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Faustite and Xenotime Specific Gravity

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