Xenotime and Turquoise Physical Properties

Xenotime

Turquoise

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Xenotime and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Compare Black Gemstones

Xenotime Vs Arfvedsonite

Xenotime Vs Almandine Garnet

Xenotime Vs Dinosaur Bone

Xenotime and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.