Xonotlite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Xonotlite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.