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Xonotlite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.723.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Xonotlite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Xonotlite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.