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Xonotlite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
2.71-2.72
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.