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Xonotlite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.