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Unakite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

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

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Unakite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Unakite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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

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