Xenotime and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Xenotime

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Xenotime and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Xenotime and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.