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Xonotlite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
3.02   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Xonotlite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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

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