Xenotime and Stichtite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Stichtite

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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

4.30-5.102.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.