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Xonotlite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.723.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.