Xonotlite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Xonotlite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Xonotlite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.