Xenotime and Mimetite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.107.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.