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Xonotlite and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.45  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Xonotlite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.

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