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Kurnakovite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Kurnakovite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kurnakovite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kurnakovite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kurnakovite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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