Xenotime and Peridot Physical Properties

Xenotime

Peridot

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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

4.30-5.101.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Xenotime and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Xenotime and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.