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Xonotlite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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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.

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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.

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