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Xonotlite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.722.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.