×

Xonotlite
Xonotlite

Star Ruby
Star Ruby



ADD
Compare
X
Xonotlite
X
Star Ruby

Xonotlite and Star Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.723.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.