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Xonotlite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Xonotlite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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