Xenotime and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Fluorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.1-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xenotime and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Xenotime and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.