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Xonotlite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.723.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xonotlite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Xonotlite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.