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Jet and Xonotlite Physical Properties


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Xonotlite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jet and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Jet and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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