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Seraphinite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Seraphinite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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