Home
×

Albite
Albite

Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite



ADD
Compare
X
Albite
X
Kurnakovite

Albite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available

Albite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • >

Albite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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