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Moonstone and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Moonstone and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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