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Chrysoberyl and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Chrysoberyl and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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