Xenotime and Moissanite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xenotime and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Xenotime and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.