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Stolzite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Stolzite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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