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Variscite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Variscite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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