Xonotlite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in common solvents
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Good
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Xonotlite and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Xonotlite and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.