Xonotlite and Iolite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.72

2.6-2.7

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Xonotlite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Xonotlite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.