Uvite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Uvite

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

2.97-3.141.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Uvite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Uvite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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