Xonotlite and Hematite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.725.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Xonotlite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Xonotlite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.