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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Herderite



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Kurnakovite and Herderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.90-3.02
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Indistinct on {110}

Mohs Hardness

2-35-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kurnakovite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kurnakovite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.