Xonotlite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Xonotlite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Xonotlite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.