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Zoisite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Zoisite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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