Xonotlite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Hexagonite

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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

2.71-2.722.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xonotlite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.