Xonotlite and Coral Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Coral

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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

2.71-2.72

2.60-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xonotlite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.