Xenotime and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties

Xenotime

Snowflake Obsidian

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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

4.30-5.102.33-2.50

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

4-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xenotime and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.

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

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Xenotime and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.