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Xonotlite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
4.12  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Xonotlite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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