Xenotime and Ruby Physical Properties

Xenotime

Ruby

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.97-4.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

No true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al ₂ O ₃

Xenotime and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃

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Xenotime and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.