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Hurlbutite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hurlbutite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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