Xenotime and Diopside Physical Properties

Xenotime

Diopside

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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

4.30-5.103.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMgSi₂O₆

Xenotime and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Xenotime and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.