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Chalcedony and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Absent  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

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

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Chalcedony and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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