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Chalcedony and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAlSi2O6

Chalcedony and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Chalcedony and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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