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Kurnakovite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kurnakovite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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