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Elbaite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Elbaite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Elbaite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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