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Edenite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Not Available   

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Edenite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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