Kurnakovite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-35.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kurnakovite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.