Chlorastrolite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Granular
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Chlorastrolite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Chlorastrolite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.