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Xenotime and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite 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   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Xenotime and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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