Xenotime and Faustite Physical Properties

Xenotime and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xenotime and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.