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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Dilute acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

2-33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kurnakovite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kurnakovite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.