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Amber and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-6.5   

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

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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.

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.

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