Xonotlite and Pietersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
  
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Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
  
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Cleavage
{???} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Xonotlite and Pietersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Pietersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.