Xenotime and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Xenotime and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Xenotime and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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