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Wavellite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Wavellite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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