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Iddingsite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.5-2.8
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{???} Perfect
3
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
 
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2.71-2.72
Fibrous
{???} Good
6-6.5
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Iddingsite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite Vs Xonotlite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is whereas that of Xonotlite is .