Xonotlite and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Good
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Xonotlite and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Xonotlite and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.