Xenotime and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Alexandrite

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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

4.30-5.10

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Xenotime and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Alexandrite 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 Xenotime and Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Xenotime and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.