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Xonotlite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
Not Available   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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