Violane and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
2.71-2.72
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{???} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Violane and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Xonotlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Violane and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.