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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

2-32.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Kurnakovite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Kurnakovite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.