Xenotime and Melanite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Melanite

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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

4.30-5.103.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xenotime and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Xenotime and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.