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Xonotlite and Willemite 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
3.89-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xonotlite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Xonotlite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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