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Datolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Datolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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