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Diamond and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-6.5  

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

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Diamond and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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