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Sillimanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Splintery   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Sillimanite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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