Marialite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Marialite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.501.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Marialite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Kurnakovite 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 Marialite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Marialite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.