Xenotime and Ettringite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.101.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xenotime and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Xenotime and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.