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Amazonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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