Xenotime and Aragonite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.10

2.93-2.96

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.