Xonotlite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Good
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Xonotlite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Xonotlite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.