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Moroxite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Moroxite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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