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Xonotlite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Xonotlite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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