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Xonotlite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
4.33-4.42  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Xonotlite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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