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Chondrodite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Chondrodite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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