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Kurnakovite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kurnakovite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Afghanite 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 Kurnakovite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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