Xenotime and Wavellite Physical Properties

Xenotime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.102.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xenotime and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xenotime and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.