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Xenotime and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Xenotime and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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