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Hauyne and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hauyne and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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