Kutnohorite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.123.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-48-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kutnohorite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite and Musgravite 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 Kutnohorite and Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kutnohorite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kutnohorite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kutnohorite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kutnohorite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.