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Hiddenite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Hiddenite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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