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Xonotlite
Xonotlite

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Xonotlite and Mexican fire opal 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
2.71-2.72Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.