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Kurnakovite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Kurnakovite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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