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Kurnakovite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
3.35   

Fracture
Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Kurnakovite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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