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Kurnakovite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kurnakovite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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