Riebeckite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Riebeckite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.441.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.02-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Riebeckite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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