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Xenotime and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite 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   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Xenotime and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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