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Charoite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
2.71-2.72   

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

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael 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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Charoite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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