Xenotime and Tantalite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Tantalite

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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

4.30-5.105.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Xenotime and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Xenotime and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.