Kurnakovite and Spinel Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-38

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgAl₂O₄

Kurnakovite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Kurnakovite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.