Kurnakovite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KAlSi₃O₈

Kurnakovite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Amazonite 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 Kurnakovite and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Kurnakovite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.