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Corundum and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Corundum and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Corundum and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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