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Xenotime and Almandine 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
4.30-5.103.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xenotime and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xenotime and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.