Thomsonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Thomsonite

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.25-2.402.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Thomsonite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Thomsonite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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