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Grossular and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Grossular and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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