Xonotlite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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

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Xonotlite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.