Xenotime and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Riebeckite

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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

4.30-5.103.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xenotime and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Xenotime and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.