Xenotime and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MnCO₃

Xenotime and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Xenotime and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.