Zircon and Xenotime Physical Properties

Zircon

Xenotime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.734.30-5.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Xenotime Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Xenotime 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 Zircon and Xenotime chemical formula.

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

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Zircon and Xenotime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Xenotime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Xenotime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 4.30-5.10 whereas that of Xenotime is 4.30-5.10.