Xenotime and Zircon Physical Properties

Xenotime

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.30-5.103.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

ZrSiO₄

Xenotime and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xenotime- YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Xenotime and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xenotime and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xenotime and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xenotime is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.