Xonotlite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Xonotlite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.