Xenotime and Augite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Augite

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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

4.30-5.103.19-3.56

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xenotime and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Xenotime and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.