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Beryllonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Beryllonite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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