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Kutnohorite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
4.23   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kutnohorite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kutnohorite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kutnohorite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kutnohorite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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