Obsidian and Xenotime Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
  
4.30-5.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
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YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Obsidian and Xenotime Chemical Formula
While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Xenotime chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Obsidian and Xenotime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Obsidian and Xenotime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Obsidian and Xenotime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Obsidian is 4.30-5.10 whereas that of Xenotime is 4.30-5.10.