Kurnakovite and Albite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kurnakovite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kurnakovite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.