Clinohumite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Clinohumite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.753.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Clinohumite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Clinohumite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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