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Amethyst and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amethyst and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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