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Xonotlite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Xonotlite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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