Xenotime is a rare earth phosphate mineral the major component of which is yttrium orthophosphate y p o 4. Xenotime is a yttrium phosphate mineral and is found in igneous rocks and pegmatites and also in quartz and mica rich gneisses. The main characteristics of xenotime are listed below. Numerous localities but fine crystals are unusual. 1 the content of yttrium is high while that of the light rare earths is low table 12.
It forms a series with the chernovite and is a rare earth phosphate more often. Check out our xenotime gemstone selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops. Xenotime crystals are similar to the duller zircon. Xenotime forms translucent to opaque yellowish brown greenish brown reddish brown brown gray prismatic crystals or radial aggregates. Although xenotime is found in many localities throughout the world gem quality crystals are very rare.
See the pictures. Xenotime group s. Xenotime a phosphate ore is one of the valuable mineral deposits of rare earths similar to monazite. The term is generally used to describe the most common member of the group xenotime y which is the yttrium phosphate end member of this series. Crystals of gem quality are very rare.
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2 the content of thorium is lower than that in monazite table 13. Xenotime widely distributed phosphate mineral yttrium phosphate ypo 4 though large proportions of erbium commonly replace yttrium that occurs as brown glassy crystals crystal aggregates or rosettes in igneous rocks and associated pegmatites in quartzose and micaceous gneiss and commonly in detrital material. The xenotime mineral series xenotime describes a group of several closely related phosphates arsenates and vanadates composed of rare earth elements. Xenotime belongs to the xenotime group along with chernovite and is a major source of yttrium which can be replaced with uranium and other elements. Xenotime 0 53cts trillion cut 4 35 x 4 10mm pakistan h4 5 t519 red orange loose gem faceted gemstone jewelry making rare gemstone triangle 1001raregemstones from shop 1001raregemstones.Identified by berzelius its name is related to the greek word xenos meaning stranger because the crystals were not discovered until later and it was long called cenotime. Identified by berzelius its name is related to the greek word xenos meaning stranger because the crystals were not discovered until later and it was long called cenotime. 2 the content of thorium is lower than that in monazite table 13. See the pictures. It forms a series with the chernovite and is a rare earth phosphate more often.
Xenotime 0 53cts trillion cut 4 35 x 4 10mm pakistan h4 5 t519 red orange loose gem faceted gemstone jewelry making rare gemstone triangle 1001raregemstones from shop 1001raregemstones. Xenotime is a rare earth phosphate mineral the major component of which is yttrium orthophosphate y p o 4.
