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Prasiolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Prasiolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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