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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Microcline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.55-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

2-36-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kurnakovite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kurnakovite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.