Xonotlite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Xonotlite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Xonotlite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.