Xonotlite and Starlite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.723.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Xonotlite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Xonotlite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.