Rhodolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.841.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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