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Astrophyllite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Astrophyllite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Astrophyllite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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