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Amethyst and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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