Amazonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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

2.55-2.571.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Amazonite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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