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Xonotlite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Grandidierite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.85-3.00   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Xonotlite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.

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