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Sphalerite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Sphalerite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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