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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8524.00-4.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Perfect on [1011]

Mohs Hardness

2-35-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kurnakovite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kurnakovite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.