Xenotime and Quartz Physical Properties

Xenotime

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Xenotime and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Xenotime and Quartz Specific Gravity

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