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Villiaumite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.792.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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