Xenotime and Rutile Physical Properties

Xenotime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.104.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xenotime and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Xenotime and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.