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Thomsonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Thomsonite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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