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Xenotime and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Xenotime and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.

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