Xenotime and Cordierite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Cordierite

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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

4.30-5.102.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Xenotime and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Xenotime and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.