Xonotlite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
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
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.