Xenotime and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Xenotime

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Xenotime and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Xenotime and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.