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Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Absent   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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