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Xenotime and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Xenotime and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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