Xonotlite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Good
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Xonotlite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Xonotlite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.