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Franklinite and Xenotime Physical Properties

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
5.05-5.22
4.30-5.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite 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 Franklinite and Xenotime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Franklinite and Xenotime Specific Gravity

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