Xenotime and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Pyrophyllite

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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

4.30-5.102.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.