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Xonotlite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.723.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAl2O4

Xonotlite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Xonotlite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.