Xonotlite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Amblygonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.98-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Xonotlite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.