Xonotlite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.722.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Xonotlite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Xonotlite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.