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Kurnakovite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kurnakovite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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