×

Schorlomite
Schorlomite

Xonotlite
Xonotlite



ADD
Compare
X
Schorlomite
X
Xonotlite

Schorlomite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.932.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schorlomite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schorlomite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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