Xenotime and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Anthophyllite

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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

2.9-3.5

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xenotime and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Xenotime and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.