Goshenite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.71-2.72

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Goshenite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Goshenite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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