Kyanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.651.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Kyanite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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