Xenotime and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Xenotime and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Xenotime and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.