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Chlorastrolite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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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   

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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.

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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.

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