Thulite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Thulite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.11.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Thulite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Thulite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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