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Topaz and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Topaz and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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