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Pietersite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.71-2.72   

Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6-6.5   

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

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Pietersite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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