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Amazonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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