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Xonotlite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Xonotlite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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