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Xonotlite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Xonotlite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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