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Xonotlite and Pezzottaite 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
2.71-2.722.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.