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Dravite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Dravite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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