Alexandrite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

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

3.69-3.811.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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