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Kurnakovite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Kurnakovite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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