Amblygonite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.103.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Amblygonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Amblygonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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