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Kurnakovite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
4.23   

Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kurnakovite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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