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Kurnakovite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Kurnakovite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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