Xenotime and Spinel Physical Properties

Xenotime

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgAl₂O₄

Xenotime and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Xenotime and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.