Xenotime and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Xenotime and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Xenotime and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.