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Xonotlite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.79  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Xonotlite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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