Xenotime and Sard Physical Properties

Xenotime

Sard

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xenotime and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xenotime and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.