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Thomsonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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