Verdelite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Verdelite

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.40

2.71-2.72

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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

Verdelite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdelite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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