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Xenotime and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Xenotime and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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