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Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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