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Allanite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Allanite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Xonotlite 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 Allanite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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