Xonotlite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xonotlite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Xonotlite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.