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Ceylonite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Ceylonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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