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Calcite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Calcite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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