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Clintonite and Kunzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
LiAlSi2O6

Clintonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Clintonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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