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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

White Opal
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Kurnakovite and White Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8521.98-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
None

Mohs Hardness

2-35.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kurnakovite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kurnakovite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.