Xonotlite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Vishnevite

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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

2.71-2.72Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Perfect

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)

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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 OâDonoghue , 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.