Xenotime and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.106.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.