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Quartz and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Quartz and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

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

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