Amethyst and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Amethyst

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in common solvents

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.651.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Not Available

Amethyst and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Amethyst and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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