Scorzalite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Scorzalite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Scorzalite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.