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Erythrite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Sectile  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Erythrite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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