Xonotlite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.726.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xonotlite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Xonotlite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.