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Xenotime and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xenotime and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xenotime and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.