Xenotime and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Xenotime

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Xenotime and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Xenotime and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.