Xenotime and Jade Physical Properties

Xenotime

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Xenotime and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Xenotime and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.