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Xonotlite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Xonotlite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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