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Prase and Xonotlite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.692.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prase and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prase and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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