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Glaucophane and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Glaucophane and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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