Almandine and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Almandine

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.30

2.71-2.72

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Almandine and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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