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Xonotlite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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