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Pearl and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
none  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pearl and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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