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Xonotlite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
3.03-3.18   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Xonotlite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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