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Moss Agate and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Moss Agate and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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