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Dallasite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

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

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Dallasite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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