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Powellite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.23   
3.12   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{111} Distinct   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Powellite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite and Kutnohorite 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 Powellite and Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Powellite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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