Kutnohorite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Scorzalite

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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

3.123.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kutnohorite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kutnohorite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kutnohorite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kutnohorite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kutnohorite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.