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Spinel and Xonotlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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