Zincite and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
2.71-2.72
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{???} Good
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zincite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Xonotlite 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 Zincite and Xonotlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zincite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.