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Verdite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Not Available   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Verdite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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