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Plumbogummite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.71-2.72   

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

Cleavage
None   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Plumbogummite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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