Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-33

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.