Aquamarine and Kunzite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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

2.66-2.803.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

LiAlSi₂O₆

Aquamarine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Aquamarine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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