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Xenotime and Barite Physical Properties


Barite 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   
4.48   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BaSO4   

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Xenotime and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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