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Pezzottaite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Pezzottaite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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