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Vesuvianite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vesuvianite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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