Xenotime and Variscite Physical Properties

Xenotime

Variscite

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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

4.30-5.102.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Xenotime and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Xenotime and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.