Xenotime and Microcline Physical Properties

Xenotime and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xenotime and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.