Xenotime and Malachite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Malachite

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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

4.30-5.103.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Xenotime and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Xenotime and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.