Kainite and Xenotime Physical Properties

Kainite

Xenotime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.154.30-5.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Xenotime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kainite and Xenotime Specific Gravity

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