Xonotlite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Xonotlite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.