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Whitlockite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Whitlockite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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