Xonotlite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Baddeleyite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.725.5-6.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xonotlite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Xonotlite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.