Xenotime and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Pezzottaite

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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

4.30-5.102.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xenotime and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xenotime and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.