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Xonotlite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
5.2  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Xonotlite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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