Xenotime and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Xenotime

Aquamarine

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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

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Xenotime and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Xenotime and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.