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Xonotlite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Albite 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 Xonotlite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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