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Xonotlite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xonotlite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xonotlite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.