Xonotlite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xonotlite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.