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Hematite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hematite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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