Xenotime and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Phosphosiderite

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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

4.30-5.102.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Xenotime and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Xenotime and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.