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Amber and Xonotlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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