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Kurnakovite and Augelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.70-2.75
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

Mohs Hardness

2-34.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kurnakovite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kurnakovite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.