Chrysotile and Kunzite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

LiAlSi₂O₆

Chrysotile and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Chrysotile and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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