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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.682.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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