Xonotlite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Xonotlite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.