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Sunstone and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
001  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Sunstone and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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