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Kurnakovite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite 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   
2.77   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kurnakovite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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