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Kurnakovite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kurnakovite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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