Xonotlite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.72Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Xonotlite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Xonotlite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.