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Seraphinite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Seraphinite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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