Xonotlite and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Good
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Xonotlite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Xonotlite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.