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Amazonite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.573.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
LiAlSi2O6

Amazonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Kunzite 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 Amazonite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Amazonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.