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Lawsonite 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
3.092.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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