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Scorzalite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

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
3.312.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorzalite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorzalite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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