Xonotlite and Danburite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.97-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xonotlite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.