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Aragonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Aragonite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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