Chiastolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
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Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
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Chiastolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Chiastolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.