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Xenotime and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Arfvedsonite and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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   

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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.

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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.

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