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Kyanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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