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Liddicoatite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.02   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Liddicoatite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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