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Kurnakovite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kurnakovite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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