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Aragonite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Aragonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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