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Prasiolite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
3,1  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Prasiolite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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