Xenotime
Xenotime is a mineral with the chemical formula YPO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 - 5.5 and vitreous to resinous luster.
Xenotime properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | YPO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 5 - 5.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to resinous |
| Typical colors | Brown, yellow, green, and red |
| Formation | Typically forms in hydrothermal veins and as a secondary mineral in granitic rocks |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–5.5 — medium
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