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Xonotlite and Gahnospinel 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
2.71-2.72
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
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)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Xonotlite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Xonotlite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.