Rhodolite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Rhodolite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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