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Demantoid and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Demantoid and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Demantoid and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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