Xonotlite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Good
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Xonotlite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.