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Aragonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Aragonite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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