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Kurnakovite
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Kurnakovite and Esperite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8524.28-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

Mohs Hardness

2-35-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kurnakovite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kurnakovite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.