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Amblygonite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
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Amblygonite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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