Xenotime and Powellite Physical Properties

Xenotime and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xenotime and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.