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Xonotlite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Xonotlite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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