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Xonotlite and Musgravite 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
2.71-2.723.62-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.