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Clinohedrite and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.3353.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6

Clinohedrite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Clinohedrite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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