Xenotime and Bustamite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.