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Carletonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Carletonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Carletonite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Carletonite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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