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Rock Crystal and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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Rock Crystal and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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