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Xenotime and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10   
5.5-6.0   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Xenotime and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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