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Xonotlite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Xonotlite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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