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Kurnakovite and Faustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852
2.9
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kurnakovite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kurnakovite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.