Xenotime and Prase Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10
  
1.98-2.25
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Xenotime and Prase Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Xenotime and Prase Opal 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Xenotime and Prase Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.