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Sonolite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sonolite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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