Sulfur and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sulfur and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sulfur and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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