Xenotime and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Xenotime and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Xenotime and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.