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Xonotlite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
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1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Xonotlite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.