Xonotlite and Zircon Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.72

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Xonotlite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Xonotlite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.