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Jeremejevite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jeremejevite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jeremejevite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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