Xenotime and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10
  
3.3-3.5
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Xenotime and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xenotime and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Xenotime and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.