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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8526.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

2-33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kurnakovite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kurnakovite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.