Xenotime and Moroxite Physical Properties

Xenotime and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xenotime and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.