Xenotime and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Uvarovite

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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

4.30-5.103.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xenotime and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xenotime and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.