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Xenotime and Alunite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.30-5.10
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Distinct
4-5
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Soluble
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2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Xenotime and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime Vs Alunite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is whereas that of Alunite is .