Xenotime and Labradorite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Labradorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Xenotime and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Xenotime and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.