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Danburite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Poor   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Danburite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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