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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Calcite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.67-2.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Mohs Hardness

2-33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kurnakovite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kurnakovite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.