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Anorthite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Anorthite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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